Black Or White

by Michael Jackson
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Lyrics

I (A)took my ba (E)by on a (A6)Sa tur day (E)bang.

Boy is (A)that girl with (E)you?

Yes, we’re (A6)one and the (E)same.

Now (A)I be lieve in mi ra cles and a (A)mi ra (CN.C.)cle has hap pened to night.

(E)But, if you’re (B)think in’ a bout my ba by, it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.

They (A)print mes (E)sage in the (E)Sun.

I (A)had to tell (E)them I ain’t (A6)se cond to (E)none.

And I (A)told a bout e qua li ty it’s (A)true ei (CN.C.)ther you’re wrong or you’re right.

(E)But, if you’re (B)think in’ a bout my ba by, it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.

(E)But, if you’re (B)think in’ (CN.C.)’bout my ba by it don’t (A)mat ter (CN.C.)if you’re black or white.

(Em)I am tired of this dev il, I am tired of this stuff.

I am tired of this busi ness, so when the go ing gets rough I ain’t scared of your bro ther I ain’t scared of no sheets.

I ain’t scared of no bod y, girl when the go in’ gets mean.

Pro (C#dim)tec tion for gangs, clubs (F#m)and na (Em)tions caus ing grief in hu man re (F#m)la tions, (Em)it’s a (C#dim)turf war on a glo (F#m)bal (Em)scale I’d ra ther hear both sides of the (F#m)tale.

(Em)See, it’s (C#dim)not a bout rac es (F#m)just plac (Em)es, (C#dim)fac es, where your blood (F#m)comes from is (Em)where your (C#dim)space is.

I’ve seen the bright (F#m)get dull er, I’m (E7)not gon na (CN.C.)spend my life be ing a col our.

Don’t (A)tell me you a gree with me when I saw you kick ing dirt in my eye.

(E)But if you’re (B)think in’ a bout my ba by it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.

(E)I said, if you’re (B)think in’ a bout bein’ my ba by it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.

(E)I said, if you’re (B)think in’ of bein’ my bro ther it don’t (A)mat ter if you’re black or white.

Al right, al

Ooh, ooh.

Al (A6)right.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) (A)Now al right, al (A6)right.

Ooh, ooh.

Al (A6)right.

(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) (A)Now al right, al (A6)right.

Ooh, ooh.

(A6)right.

It’s black, it’s white, it’s (A6)tough for you to (E)get by.

It’s black, it’s white, (E)woo!

It’s black, it’s white, it’s

(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) black, it’s white, (E)woo!

It’s

Black Or White — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 110 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Black Or White

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Black Or White" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Black Or White".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Black Or White" by Michael Jackson in?
The backing track is in E at 110 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Black Or White" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Black Or White"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Black Or White", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Black Or White" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Black Or White"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Black Or White"?
"Black Or White" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Michael Jackson are available?
Other accompaniments by Michael Jackson: "Baby Be Mine", "Beat It", "Come Together". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Black Or White" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Black Or White" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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